| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | could have [vb pp] a [adj] | 113 |
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| 2 | [modal v] have [vb pp] a better | 41 |
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| 3 | could have [vb pp] a [adj -er] | 18 |
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| 4 | could have [vb pp] a good | 15 |
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| 5 | could [verb] [vb pp] a better | 10 |
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| 6 | could [vb infin] [vb pp] a better | 10 |
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| 7 | could have [vb pp] [art] better | 10 |
|
| 8 | could have [vb pp] a better | 10 |
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| 9 | could have [verb] a better | 10 |
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| 10 | could have [vb pp] [art] better | 10 |
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| 11 | could have [vb pp] a better | 10 |
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